Clarence Dupuy on Campaign Platform for New Orleans Mayor
WWL-TV Collection
Details
Collection:LSA
Genre: News
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Department of State
Date Issued: 1969-09-23
Duration: 00:01:16
Subjects: Dupuy, Clarence O. Jr., 1927- 2011 | POLICE OFFICERS
Contributors:
- Dupuy, Clarence Interviewee
- James, Rosemary Interviewer
Description
Clarence Dupuy speaking at the New Orleans Press Club on his candidacy for New Orleans mayor. He states that the first thing on his agenda is the amount of manpower necessary to protect New Orleans. He then takes a question from Rosemary James regarding an appropriate minimum starting salary for a patrolman. He states that he believes $10,500 minimum starting salary is appropriate, but there must also be a realistic longevity program for veteran officers.